Simple Doughnut balls

Ingredients

• 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/3 cup (66 g) white granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 - 1 1/2 cups (240ml - 360ml) warm water
• vegetable oil for frying
• whitel granulated sugar for coating

Instructions

1. 1

   --- To make the dough ---

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix together flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Stir in one cup of warm water. This should be a wet dough, so you may need to add more water.

3. 3

   Beat with a wooden spoon for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise at room temperature for 1 ½ hours or until bubbly and well risen.

5. 5

   --- To fry ---

6. 6

   Heat oil in a deep frypan (or deep-fryer). Heat to 360ºF (180ºC). Line a baking tray with paper towels. Place sugar for coating in a shallow bowl.

7. 7

   Use two teaspoons to form balls and carefully scrape the dough into the hot oil using a teaspoon.

8. 8

   Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until well browned and cooked through. Test by cutting one in half to make sure. Watch the doughnuts carefully so that they don't burn.

9. 9

   Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before tossing in the sugar.

10. 10

    Best eaten fresh.